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The borough council ordered up an appraisal on the disused borough parking lot at the foot of Maple Avenue last month, with an eye toward a possible sale. Pushback on Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna's plan to sell a disused...
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April 3rd, 2008 @ 8am
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The tax for the Red Bank Regional High School district will rise for Little Silver and Shrewsbury property owners and decline for those in Red Bank under the proposed $23.3 million budget up for a vote April 15, today's Asbury...
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April 3rd, 2008 @ 7am
The celebration of Red Bank's centennial is little more than six weeks away, and today's Asbury Park Press checks in with one of the planning committee's two Bunting Boys for a report on how plans to bedeck the business district...
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April 3rd, 2008 @ 7am
Today's Asbury Park Press reports on the death Tuesday of Fair Haven resident Stephen "Bill" Noglows of Fair Haven. He was 79. Prior to his retirement in 2000, Noglows and his brother owned and operated Monmouth Meats stores in Red...
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April 3rd, 2008 @ 6am
Maybe you've seen her, or someone you're pretty sure was her, at the Antiques Center, a vaguely Garbo-esque figure picking among the lamps and jewelry. Or perhaps you've spotted her at the Red Bank post office; that had to have...
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April 2nd, 2008 @ 2pm
By TOM CHESEK Long before there was a Two River Theater or even anything resembling a nightlife in downtown Red Bank, there was Phoenix Productions, an intrepid little troupe of weekend warriors who sought only to put on a show...
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April 2nd, 2008 @ 12pm
Donnie Thorne of Eatontown shows off a catch at Mohawk Pond in this 2006 file photo. Fisherpersons, get ready to cast your lines. Trout season begins Saturday. And next Wednesday, the state Division of Fish & Wildlife is scheduled to...
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April 2nd, 2008 @ 10am
In an effort to preserve beachfront parking and save on construction costs, Sea Bright officials are retooling plans for municipal facilities. Sea Bright officials appear to be retreating from an ambitious plan to remake the waterbound borough's public facilities and...
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April 2nd, 2008 @ 9am
Detail of the wall and ceiling in the restored New Jersey room at the Red Bank Public Library. Two and a half months after wrapping up a major renovation job, the Red Bank Public Library is preparing for a grand...
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April 2nd, 2008 @ 9am
The first reviews the Two River Theater Co.'s new production of "The Glass Menagerie" are in, and they're raves. Theater critic Peter Filichia of the Star-Ledger writes that director (and TRTC founder) Bob Rechnitz's take on the Tennessee Williams classic...
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April 1st, 2008 @ 6am
Bailey Taft, left, and Melissa Dominach with just a fraction of the gear they've collected for Red Bank athletic programs. (Photo courtesy of Margie Dominach) Each year, one student from every public middle and high school in Monmouth County is...
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April 1st, 2008 @ 6am
William Neumann, a Fair Haven furniture retailer who's faced repeated allegations of failing to deliver thousands of dollars worth of paid-for goods, has agreed to be barred from doing business in New Jersey, today's Star-Ledger reports. Last week, consumer affairs...
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April 1st, 2008 @ 5am
RiverCenter's office is at 20 Broad Street. Last week, Red Bank RiverCenter executive director Nancy Adams presented the business-promotion organization's budget to the borough council. The spending plan, totalling $624,052, is 3.3 percent larger than the 2007 version. (Alas, RiverCenter...
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March 31st, 2008 @ 10am
Among the 16 eateries participating in April's 'Dine Downtown' promo is Sogno Ristorante on Broad Street. By TOM CHESEK Those who cherish a favorite Red Bank restaurant or two probably don't know the half of it. A walk around the...
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March 31st, 2008 @ 7am
Another in redbankgreen's occasional series called "Done Good," featuring upcoming volunteer and fundraising efforts. Scroll down for info on submitting notices. TONIGHT: Jazz at the Red Bank Woman's Club Mike Barris, Jerry Topinka, Tom Bender and Jennifer Wright salute pre-war...
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March 28th, 2008 @ 11am
Appearing on the Basie stage this weekend are (clockwise from top left): MCC conductor Mark Shapiro; sopranos Sungji Kim and Christine Reber; MSO assistant conductor Lucian Rinando; bass Nathan Baer; tenor Daniel Molkentin; clarinetist/conductor Roy Gussman; and violist Dorothy Sobieski....
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March 28th, 2008 @ 7am
Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon. Six months ago, Declan O'Scanlon was a contender for state Assembly fighting political accusations of cronyism for his work on the Fair Haven cell tower deal. You might think that the last thing O'Scanlon would want to...
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March 28th, 2008 @ 6am
The former home of the Visiting Nurse Association on Bodman Place falls to the wrecking claw this morning. The longtime home of the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey on Bodman Place is being torn down today. The building hasn't...
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March 27th, 2008 @ 11am
Edition number 95 of "Where Have I Seen This?" was no challenge for at least the half-dozen readers who wrote in over the last week. All correctly identified it as a sign outside Marion Security Agency on Bridge Avenue. Marion,...
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March 27th, 2008 @ 9am
Red Bank Councilman John Curley has captured the second and final spot on the Monmouth County Republican ticket in this year's freeholder election, GOP committeeman Art Gallagher reports on his More Monmouth Musings blog. Curley topped Holmdel Mayor Serena DiMaso,...
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March 27th, 2008 @ 6am
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MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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